Michael Carrick’s Manchester United future to be decided at Monaco meeting

Michael Carrick’s future as Manchester United manager is expected to be decided at a meeting in Monaco on Wednesday, with his departure reportedly increasingly likely.

The final decision has not yet been made, but a meeting involving co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, chief executive Omar Berrada and sporting director Jason Wilcox is set to determine whether Carrick remains in charge.

According to French website Foot Mercato, citing the BBC, Manchester United will not formally announce any decision to part company with the Englishman before Thursday.

That leaves Carrick facing a decisive period as the club considers whether to end his time at the head of the first team.

Mauricio Pochettino, the current manager of the United States national team, is regarded as the leading candidate to replace Carrick if Manchester United decide to dismiss him.

The club are currently 18th in the Premier League table, increasing pressure on the hierarchy to make a firm decision over the coaching staff.